New Jersey Devils face significant cap challenges, exceeding the limit by $5.9 million despite increased space. With a struggling record, the team is reportedly exploring trades for high-earning defenseman Dougie Hamilton and forward Ondrej Palat.

Dougie Hamilton will be out at least a week for the Devils because of a lower-body injury. The defenseman was injured in the second period of a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Hamilton has found himself on his third team. Johnny Gaudreau scored a hat trick and the game-winning goal to lead the Calgary Flames past the Boston Bruins 5-4 Saturday night. Dougie Hamilton's first 25 games with the Calgary Flames have been disappointing.

The New Jersey Devils agreed to a contract with free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Wednesday, the team announced. Hamilton, one of the top players in this free-agent class, signed a seven-year, $63 million deal with a $9 million average annual value.

With Dougie Hamilton hitting the trading block, one fan points out why the defenseman might not be willing to waive his no-movement clause for the Maple Leafs.

New Jersey Devils D-man Dougie Hamilton played with NHL legend Jaromir Jagr. He and Sheldon Keefe discuss the similarities between Jagr and quarterback Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement.